Vera is well versed in Ukrainian folk songs, dance forms and language.

She did not speak English until she went to school.

Vera’s younger sister, Taissa is also a popular actress.

Taissa and Vera have 21 years age gap between them but they are utterly close to each other.

Prior to her interest in acting, Vera was very keen on becoming a soccer player.

As she had to do a full nude scene only months after giving birth to her son, she utilized a body dupe.

George Clooney is a good friend of Vera.

She returned to acting in mere 3 months after giving birth to her daughter.

She is the second among the seven children her parents had.

She has very wisely invested her money into stock investments, property etc. She also owns several restaurants (“Fat Farmiga Burger” chain, Washington), a vodka brand (Pure Wonderfarmiga – US), a football team (“Passaic County Angels”), a perfume brand (With Love from Vera).